Biography
Tsukioka Gyokusei (1908-1994) was a Japanese painter and printmaker who carried forward the Tsukioka family legacy in woodblock art. She was the daughter of Tsukioka Kogyo and granddaughter by adoption of the great ukiyo-e master Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. After her father's death in 1927, Gyokusei completed his unfinished Fifty Kyogen Plays series, contributing 34 of the 50 designs. She went on to create her own acclaimed series of Noh theater prints published by Watanabe Shozaburo, establishing herself as a distinctive voice in shin-hanga.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1908–1994
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Shin-hanga
- Works Indexed
- 71
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tsukioka Gyokusei known for?
Tsukioka Gyokusei (1908-1994) was a Japanese painter and printmaker who carried forward the Tsukioka family legacy in woodblock art. She was the daughter of Tsukioka Kogyo and granddaughter by adoption of the great ukiyo-e master Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. After her father's death in 1927, Gyokusei completed his unfinished Fifty Kyogen Plays series, contributing 34 of the 50 designs. She went on to create her own acclaimed series of Noh theater prints published by Watanabe Shozaburo, establishing herself as a distinctive voice in shin-hanga.
When was Tsukioka Gyokusei active?
Tsukioka Gyokusei was active from 1908 to 1994. They were associated with the Shin-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Tsukioka Gyokusei?
Tsukioka Gyokusei's work was shaped by the Shin-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Shin-hanga: The "new prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Tsukioka Gyokusei's original prints?
Original prints by Tsukioka Gyokusei can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, Japanese Art Open Database.
Woodblock Prints by Tsukioka Gyokusei (71)
Busu, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Kakiyamabushi, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Chidori, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Suminuri, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Kanaoka, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Fukunokami, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Fukitori, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Shimizu, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Asau, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Igui, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Tsuribari, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Dontaro, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Higeyagura, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Shuron, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Title Page, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Fumininai, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Konbuuri, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Oni No Mamako, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Futaridaimyo, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Kaniyamabushi, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Nakiama, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Tosumo, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Nagamitsu, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Shido Hokaku, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Konusubito, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Koshiinori, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Kasumo, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Naruko, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Onimaru, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Ishigami, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Ushinusubito, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Rokujizo, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Nurishi, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Naizata, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Taue, from the series "Fifty Kyogen Plays (Kyogen gojuban)"
1927 (Published)
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Bamboo covered with Snow — Take Yuki
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